Boy did I piss people off with my last PTSD essay

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When reading the second volume of Maus, my mind kept revisiting the PTSD essay we read last week. I was reminded of how there are two different reactions to trauma. The first, and healthier of the two, is going through the trauma but being able to compartmentalize it. The memories naturally distant themselves and morph. The second reaction is when one can't get over the trauma. Every memory is as clear as if it had just happened. It effects your daily life, your body is in a constant state of arousal, close to panic. Even though it wasn't clearly said, I feel as if Anja and Vladek represent these two types.

Hi Jenn, I hope you are well. I have kept you in prayer. I am happy to answer your questions, but am swamped with grading and one PTSD essay at the moment. Just don’t want you to think I have ignored your kind words. Semper Pax, Dr. Z